Polvinister Wood, Near Oban, Argyll & Bute
- Land size
- 140.2 acres
Key Features
- An excellent young second rotation conifer woodland with good access.
- Sitka spruce crops estimated to be growing at yield class 20 and above.
- Fertile site and excellent growth rates creating an ideal IHT investment.
- Planning permission in principle for three residential house sites.
- Located in an area of natural beauty with views over Oban harbour and the Isle of Mull
Description
Polvinister wood, Near Oban, Argyll & Bute - 56.74 Hectares (140.20 Acres)
Location
Polvinister Wood is situated in a stunning location on Scotland’s west coast, within the county of Argyll & Bute. Situated approximately two miles northeast of Oban, a renowned coastal town celebrated for its scenic beauty, the property enjoys an elevated position that offers exceptional views across Oban Harbour and towards the Isle of Mull. The surrounding area is well known for its high-quality commercial forestry and excellent growing conditions, making Polvinister Wood well-suited for timber production.
Description
Polvinister is a highly desirable and productive second rotation conifer woodland, set in a picturesque location with views of the surrounding landscape.
Following the felling of the first rotation, the woodland was restocked in 2018 with improved Sitka spruce, complemented by well-designed pockets of mixed broadleaves and mixed conifers. The region’s mild, moisture-rich climate, strongly influenced by the Gulf Stream, combined with its fertile, well-drained soils, provides optimal conditions for commercial timber production. These factors have combined to create excellent growth rates, with the yield class of Sitka spruce estimated at 20 and above. An incoming purchaser has the flexibility to allow the crop to mature to felling age or, alternatively, benefit from a period of thinning, generating tax-free timber income.
Beyond its commercial appeal, Polvinister benefits from a lovely former reservoir and lochan, enhanced by a mix of mature conifers and open ground. These features add biodiversity and amenity value to this attractive, compact, and highly productive commercial woodland.
Polvinister also benefits from planning permission in principle for three residential house sites, strategically positioned around the reservoir to benefit from the spectacular views and peaceful surroundings the woodland enjoys. It is anticipated that a private water supply, utilising the reservoir or boreholes, and a private sustainable drainage system will be created for each house site. An electricity supply will also be required to be extended from the southern boundary of the woodland.
The location of the house sites can be seen on the sale plan and copies of the planning documents are available on request from the Selling Agents.
For more details please visit the online Sale Brochure on contact the Selling Agents.
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Property details
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- Date Posted
- 2026-08-19
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 18 Woodland listings in Scotland (100+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
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Rights & Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 65% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Park Primary School1.1 miles
- Pupils
- 216
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Dunbeg Primary School1.6 miles
- Pupils
- 94
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Rockfield Gaelic Unit1.8 miles
- Pupils
- 50
- Type
- Non-denominational
- St Columba's Primary School1.8 miles
- Pupils
- 172
- Type
- Roman Catholic
- Rockfield Primary School1.8 miles
- Pupils
- 236
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Oban High School1.5 miles
- Pupils
- 1,009
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Ardnamurchan High School20 miles
- Pupils
- 126
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Lochgilphead High School27 miles
- Pupils
- 408
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Kinlochleven High School27 miles
- Pupils
- 135
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Tobermory High School28 miles
- Pupils
- 151
- Type
- Non-denominational
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Green space
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
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Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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The detail behind these bandings
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
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